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Amazing Plants in North Carolina

Quick Facts

Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 7 ft. 0 in.
USDA Zones:
- 7a
- 7b
- 8a
- 8b
- 6a
- 6b
- 4a
- 4b
- 5a
- 5b
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:Asia (Japan)
Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Perennial
Plant Types:
- Shrub
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

Settlers used this plant to make dye.

Berberis thunbergii

Genus: Berberis - Species: thunbergii - Family: Berberidaceae

Phonetic Spelling: ber-BER-is thun-BER-jee-eye

Common Names:

Japanese Barberry
Thunberg's Barberry

Tags

full sun tolerant

drought tolerant

shrub

pollinator plant

partial shade tolerant

deciduous

urban conditions tolerant

bird friendly

heat tolerant

salt tolerant

yellow flowers

deer resistant

high maintenance

deer browsing plant

perennial

thorns

clay soils tolerant

dry soils tolerant

red fruits

spring flowers

fantz

wetlands

fields

invasive

dye plant

winter fruits